Hotels in Ahirkapi, Istanbul

The Ahirkapi district of Istanbul is east of Sultanahmet, down the hill through Cankurtaran, right next to the Byzantine city walls and the shore highway (Kennedy Caddesi).

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		Armada Hotel ** The very well-run Armada has comfort, polish, Ottoman ambience but modern comforts, and several good restaurants nearby. Check Rates & Room Availability at TTP's partner Venere**.
		Best Western Citadel Hotel ** A restored Ottoman mansion serves as the Reception area and lobby, but the guest rooms are in a thoroughly modern and comfortable building adjoining, and most have views of the Sea of Marmara. Check Rates & Room Availability at TTP's partner Venere**.

It's a 10- or 15-minute walk uphill from Ahirkapi (ah-HURR-kah-puh) to the Hippodrome through Cankurtaran or along the Topkapi Palace walls, but a short taxi ride around Seraglio Point to Sirkeci Station, Eminönü and Galata Bridge. (Unfortunately, you probably won't be able to get a taxi to drive you up the hill to Sultanahmet—too low a fare. More...)

Though a bit farther from Istanbul's most famous sights, Ahirkapi has its virtues:

—There are several good hotels here, some even with views of the Bosphorus, Sea of Marmara and Princes Islands from their guest rooms

—You can easily walk to the Cankurtaran suburban train station to go to Sirkeci Station, Kumkapi and its seafood restaurants, the Yenikapi fast ferry terminal, or even to Atatürk Airport (with a short taxi ride at the airport end. More...)

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